Creamy, warming and comforting, this easy butternut squash sweet potato soup is sure to be a favourite. It has warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and smoked paprika and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. So delicious!
This butternut squash and sweet potato soup was originally posted in September 2015 and has been updated.
Fall is definitely my favourite season of the year. For me, it’s a combination of a bunch of things:
The weather: who doesn’t love those crisp evenings where you can go for a walk with your bud?
The clothes: scarves, tights, knitted sweaters, flannel, tall boots, cute hats, say no more!
The food: cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin, squash, soups, low-n-slow recipes, comfort food (like this Roasted Acorn Squash Crostini). Yes! My oven is put to the test this time of year. No complaints from me!
The colours: the burnt orange and red colours of the maple leaves are so pretty.
The smells: food and otherwise, like those fall candles. On sale, I recently picked up a bunch of pumpkin-scented ones and they are amazing.
Growing up in rural Newfoundland, another scent that resonates strong with me (and brings back wonderful memories) is the smell of wood burning fireplaces, especially on a cool evening. That smell just takes me right back; something about it.
And, of course, hubby & I were married during fall, so it holds a special place in my heart. So, yeah, fall is my jam!
Fan of squash recipes? You may enjoy this stuffed acorn squash!
How to Make Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup
I’m usually always making some kind of soup, even in the summer, but especially in fall and winter. Typically, I make soup on Sunday and it’s such a regular occurrence that now Sunday in our home is unofficially ‘Soup Sunday’.
This easy butternut squash soup is always a favourite. It’s unbelievably creamy and super flavourful. So, how do you make this healthy butternut squash soup?
- Roasting the butternut squash takes the longest, so get that going first while you prepare the rest of the butternut squash and sweet potato soup.
- Meanwhile, cook the aromatics (i.e. onion and garlic). Stir in sweet potato, spices/seasoning.
- Add some broth, cooked squash and bring to a low simmer until sweet potato is cooked through.
- Off the heat, stir in Greek yogurt and maple syrup (for a little sweetness).
- Use an immersion blender to blend that soup up. Garnish, if desired, and enjoy!
Full details are in the recipe card below.
How to Roast Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is pretty easy to prepare. All you have to do is:
- Carefully cut butternut squash in half. Scoop out seeds with a spoon.
- Drizzle butternut squash with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place squash cut sound down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake squash on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 40 minutes or until it’s tender when pierced with a knife.
- Let cool slightly and then scoop out flesh to use in recipe. Easy!
Full details are in the recipe card below.
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How to Garnish
With this crisp, cool weather it’s the perfect time to be making and eating a nice big ‘ol bowl of this warming butternut squash and sweet potato soup. The finishing touch? Crispy sage leaves.
Our garden is overflowing with sage. It’s not one of those herbs we use a lot, but when crisped, it’s magical. I wouldn’t recommend eating raw sage, though. It doesn’t taste great; to me it tastes like pine.
Cooked up in a pan with a little oil and then sprinkled with salt? Yum! I could eat ’em like potato chips! This easy crispy sage recipe is the one I use.
Other delicious garnish options for soup are:
- Swirl in an extra dab of Greek yogurt or cream over top.
- Some roasted squash seeds (top just before serving or they’ll get soggy)
- Buttery croutons
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Crumbled goat cheese
More Tips
When I originally made this recipe, I used heavy cream instead of whole milk Greek yogurt. The heavy cream works lovely too, but I enjoy the yogurt a little more (plus, it’s lighter).
I highly recommend garnishing with a crispy sage leaf or two because they’re delicious.
Speaking of crispy sage leaves, garnish and enjoy as soon as serving. Like with anything crispy, once it hits moisture (aka soup), it will lose its crispiness.
More Easy Soup Recipes
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Spicy Lentil Soup with Kale
- Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
- Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup with Avocado Cilantro Crema
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Hope you love this easy butternut squash soup recipe as much as we do!
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Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup (super creamy)
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash (about 2.5 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus 1 teaspoon for roasting squash)
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt , divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper , divided
- 1 yellow onion , peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 sweet potatoes , peeled and cubed (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay to one side.
- Carefully cut butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
- Place squash cut side down on prepared baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes until squash is cooked through and tender when pierced with a knife. Let cool slightly. Scoop out butternut squash and place in bowl. Reserve.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic to onion and cook 1 minute.
- Add sweet potato, cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked paprika, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute.
- Next, add veggie broth and reserved cooked butternut squash, bring to a low simmer, cover ajar and cook for 15 minutes until sweet potato is cooked through.
- Off heat, stir in yogurt and maple syrup.
- With the highest setting on your immersion blend, blend soup until smooth and creamy. Portion and garnish with crispy sage leaves (optional). Enjoy!
Notes
- When I originally made this recipe, I used heavy cream instead of whole milk Greek yogurt. The heavy cream works lovely too, but I enjoy the yogurt a little more and it’s lighter.
- I highly recommend garnishing with crispy sage leave because they’re delicious.
- Speaking of crispy sage leaves, garnish and enjoy as soon as serving. Like with anything crispy, once it hits moisture (aka soup), it will loose it’s crispiness.
Nutrition (ESTIMATE ONLY)
Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 serving.
Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are guidelines only.
Karen (Back Road Journal)
I really like how you have seasoned your soup, it sounds delicious. Topped with fried sage…yes, please.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Karen 🙂 That fried sage is SO good!
Emily Leary
That looks like the most velvety smooth, wonderful soup. I’d love a bowl with some crusty bread!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Emily! Yes! Crusty bread would make a lovely addition – nice for dunkin’ 🙂
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Yum, this soup looks amazing! I love making butternut squash soup during the holidays, this will be the perfect starter at a holiday party!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Sam! Indeed it would 😉
Aditi Bahl
Just the name does it for me. The lovely pics make it even tough to wait to try this one soon. Winters here and soup is on my mind. Can’t wait to try this soon.
Girl Heart Food
Hope you love it! Thanks so much 🙂
Donna
I love that you have cinnamon and nutmeg in here – such a great flavor pairing with the squash and sweet potato, and such a nice way to add some warmth to the dish. delicious
Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thank you Donna 🙂
Holly
There’s so much to love about this recipe! I’m a huge fan of smokey flavors so that smoked paprika makes me so happy! Plus, I love that you used butternut squash AND sweet potatoes – yum!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Holly! It’s a good one 🙂
Kitty
I’ve never made butternut squash soup by roasting it first. I imagine that adds a lot of flavor to the finished dish!
Girl Heart Food
So good! Roasting veg is the best 🙂
Sri Mallya
Love the combo amd the color of the soup. Perfect for the weather here.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much 🙂
Anne Murphy
I love squash soup, Never added sweet potatoes, though… great idea! And I’ll have to try crisping sage leaves… what a lovely garnish.
Girl Heart Food
Those crispy sage leaves are SO good! Really adds a nice little somethin’ 🙂
Andrea
I make a similar soup all the time this time of the year! Love that you added maple syrup, can’t wait to give your version a try!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Andrea! It’s quite delish 🙂
Leslie Haasch
Oooo this looks so cozy! The weather’s finally cooled down here in MA, so I can’t wait to dive headfirst into soup season with this!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Leslie! Hope you love it 🙂
Amy
It’s gotten so chilly this morning all of the sudden and I’d love a bowl of this comforting soup right now Dawn!! Looks so delicious and cozy!!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Amy! It’ll warm ya up for sure 😉
Aleta
Yes! This is exactly what I need right now with this cold… I love the combination of herbs in your delicious recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Aleta! So happy you like it 🙂
Kevin
Great recipe for those chilly fall days & the perfect combo of all the autumn flavors. Can’t wait to give your version a try!
Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thanks Kevin 🙂 Enjoy!
Miriam
One of my favourite things about autumn is definitely comforted food – lots of it 🙂 Your soup looks so creamy & delicious and what a great idea to top it with crispy sage leaves. I have some in my herb garden too so I need to give this one a try! Have a great weekend, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Same here! Hope you love this one, Miriam 🙂 Those crispy sage leaves are so good! Have a lovely weekend too!
Marissa
It’s getting so chilly here and this is exactly the kind of soup I’m craving! I love how sweet potato gives soup that velvety texture. So delicious, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Marissa! This soup will keep ya warm 😉 Have a great weekend!
Kendra
Yum! I’ve been looking for a good butternut squash soup now that it is October and now I have found it! I love how you use Greek yogurt instead of cream in this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kendra 🙂 Hope you love it! Have a great weekend too!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
This looks SO GOOD! I just walked Cookie and it was a little chilly (for Phoenix) so I think I need a big bowl of this to warm up. You can’t go wrong with soup in the fall! Have a great weekend, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kelsie!! You sure can’t! Same to you, my friend 🙂
Milena
You cannot go wrong with roasted butternut squash and crispy sage! I hear you – I could totally enjoy crispy sage as chips too, just never dedicated myself to producing a large enough batch, lol. Something to try, right? I love adding plain yogurt to a variety of soups and dishes – from moussaka to potatoes au gratin and totally stand in favor of this soup made with yogurt! Pinned.
Girl Heart Food
Totally!! Thank you Milena! Hope you have a fab weekend, my friend 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I love the spices and maple syrup for sweetness in this soup Dawn! I’d love to cozy up to a bowl this weekend! Chilly weather heading our way! Pinned and can’t wait to try!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Mary Ann! This soup will surely warm ya up 😉 Have a wonderful weekend!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
Fall is my favourite time of year too! I feel like we actually have a fall season in Newfoundland (compared to spring, which is more like a mild winter!). The colours are just stunning and our fall produce is delicious. All of that puts me in the mood to spend all of my time cooking and baking in the kitchen! This soup looks so cozy Dawn. Love butternut squash soups! Perfect for fall.
Girl Heart Food
True! So true! Thanks Leanne! It’s a favourite for sure 🙂 Have a great long weekend!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
Butternut squash and swee potato make an excellent combination. Love the addition of maple syrup. I’ve been thinking of the way to incorporate it into pumpkin soup, and I think this must work well. And greak yogurt? What a great idea! I don’t normally stir in cream – just omit this part, but I’d never have thought of using yogurt. Nice touch and some extra proteins won’t hurt 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Sure do!! The yogurt really adds a creaminess without a lot of extra fat like cream would. Thanks Ben! Hope you have a wonderful long weekend 🙂
Shashi at SavorySpin
Oh Dawn – what a delightful combination of spices you have in this creamy bowls! That cinnamon, nutmeg and smoked paprika with maple syrup and butternut squash/sweet potato sounds intoxicatingly glorious! So glad you reposted this one as I missed it the first time – also, love your pictures!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Butternut soup is in regular Fall rotation here, so can’t wait to try this one!
David @ Spiced
I love a good pureed soup! The weather is turning cold and rainy this week, so soup would definitely be welcome on the menu. The flavors in this soup just scream Autumn to me, too! Oh, and Laura and I got married in the fall, too…come to think of it, I need to get an anniversary gift. Haha! I wonder if crispy sage leaves would make a nice present? 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven
This is a no-brainer win for us! I love roasted butternut squash, especially in soup!! It’s SO very fall! I love that you were married in the fall, it’s such a beautiful time of year. Usually. Right now if you were to look out my window you’d be convinced it’s January!! I need all the soup!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
This is wonderfully fall and wonderfully cozy! Looks perfect for these cold rainy days we are having. Love all the updates 🙂
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One of my all-time favorites! This soup declares that autumn is here!! Just lovely! XOXO
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
I love the fall season and eating comfort foods like this yummy soup! Butternut squash is one of my favorites and I swear I could eat it every day. Very interested about the cinnamon, nutmeg, and smoked paprika flavors so trying this soon. Thanks for sharing it, Dawn 🙂
Girl Heart Food
I love the Fall season too – food, clothes, all that stuff! I hope you like it, Karrie :)!